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Re: Camping in triple digits a bad idea?
I would tend to agree with marchule. I understand wanting to jump right in and enjoying your new RV but I suggest taking some time to get familiar with things at home first. While you don't have to be a rocket scientist, there are a lot of little things to learn. Rookie mistakes will most likely be made even under low stress conditions at home. Add in trying to get over this learning curve far away from home in less then ideal weather conditions, mistakes and stress are even more likely. Taking just a little time to get over this learning curve at home will only serve to make your first trip away from home that much more enjoyable and rewarding.
Re: Camping in triple digits a bad idea?
IMO, not a good idea. There are so many things to learn and become familiarized that adding extreme weather will just lead to a very frustrating experience. It may be 100 outside, but it'll be 120+ inside. You'll be sitting in your car with your A/C on max waiting for the Tab to cool down.
Re: Camping in triple digits a bad idea?
Ok, thanks, everyone! I have decided I will NOT camp next month in Nevada. It would have been nice to rest in the RV for a day before driving all the way home but I agree it might be too stressful. Instead, I will look into staying in a hotel the night before I pick up the camper, and then heading home as early as possible to beat the heat.
Re: Storage boxes for front platform
I bought mine from here:
https://www.customaluminumboxes.com/
So did several others a few years back.
You should also search your local area for people who make and weld these types of boxes.
https://www.customaluminumboxes.com/
So did several others a few years back.
You should also search your local area for people who make and weld these types of boxes.
Re: Help! 320S Boondock Edge water leak!
Forgot to mention that this is a 2019 320S Boondock Edge!
Re: Help! 320S Boondock Edge water leak!
@AskingForAFriend, I have a 2019 320 S Boondock Lite. To complement the information and photograph provided by @pthomas745, the below photo may help you. It identifies the location of those drains, both above and below the floor.
Based on your description of where the water puddle was located, it would not seem that the source was the Safety/Drain valve (yellow flapper) for the hot water tank, which is the green arrow in your photo. That could open if there was too much pressure, but that can probably be ruled out since you used a pressure regulator when you filled the Alde tank and pressurized the water lines.
However, if you suspect that the Safety/Drain valve drain may be the source of the water you observed on the ground, it is possible that the Safety/Drain valve is defective, or failing, and may need to be replaced. But, before considering that, I would recommend opening and closing the yellow flapper valve a few times, basically to "exercise" it. It could just be that a gasket/seal inside that valve did not seat properly the last time it was opened, thus causing a minor leak. Sometimes, just opening and closing the valve a few times can fix that.
I am assuming that you did not turn on the Alde and heat the water tank. Is that accurate? I ask, because if you heated the water, the Safety/Drain valve may have opened to relieve pressure in the tank. Again, opening and closing the yellow flapper may solve the leak issue.
Based on your description of where the water puddle was located, it would not seem that the source was the Safety/Drain valve (yellow flapper) for the hot water tank, which is the green arrow in your photo. That could open if there was too much pressure, but that can probably be ruled out since you used a pressure regulator when you filled the Alde tank and pressurized the water lines.
However, if you suspect that the Safety/Drain valve drain may be the source of the water you observed on the ground, it is possible that the Safety/Drain valve is defective, or failing, and may need to be replaced. But, before considering that, I would recommend opening and closing the yellow flapper valve a few times, basically to "exercise" it. It could just be that a gasket/seal inside that valve did not seat properly the last time it was opened, thus causing a minor leak. Sometimes, just opening and closing the valve a few times can fix that.
I am assuming that you did not turn on the Alde and heat the water tank. Is that accurate? I ask, because if you heated the water, the Safety/Drain valve may have opened to relieve pressure in the tank. Again, opening and closing the yellow flapper may solve the leak issue.
Re: nucamp360
We could each send them a square bit driver and explain how to use it without stripping heads and overdriving every fastener in the camper.
Re: RESOLVED: T@B 320S not getting power from the tow vehicle
@GibW, it seems odd that your tow vehicle lights must be "on" for it to deliver 13.7v to charge the trailer battery. Did your dealer provide any explanation as to why that is? I don't turn on my lights on my 2007 Toyota Tundra while towing and it seems to charge my camper battery fine. Glad you resolved the issue. Thanks! (Greg)
Re: Tab400 screen door
@Jeneenae, I have no personal experience with repairing the screen door, but these discussion threads may get you started (or at least make you aware of what is involved.) There are other discussions on this forum. Use the "Search" box at the top of the forum page and enter "screen door" or related terms to find additional info:
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/11252/tab-400-screen-door-string-repair#latest
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/13390/help-screen-door-string-issue#latest
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/11252/tab-400-screen-door-string-repair#latest
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/13390/help-screen-door-string-issue#latest
Re: Air Conditioner Condensation Drain Hose Sealant (Exterior)
Thanks, @Sharon_is_SAM. I was aware that they have recommended the Geocel 2300 MHRV sealant, and I believe it is what they also use to seal the areas around the wheel wells, etc. However, I have never used it myself, so I don't know what it is like (or looks like) out of the tube. The sealant around he A/C drain tube is very thick and gray. The sealant nuCamp put around my wheel wells is black and relatively shiny (wet looking), but maybe that is because it is recent. I imagine the Geocel will do the trick, so I will probably go that route if nobody else chimes in with a better idea. Thank you!!